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Pachinko’ author Min Jin Lee answers your questions
Min Jin Lee, author of our July pick for the NewsHour-New York Times book club Now Read This, joins Jeffrey Brown to answer questions from readers, plus Jeff announces August’s book.
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How To Give An Impromptu Speech
New ReviewLearn how to give an impromptu speech with this killer framework that will make you sound much more prepared than you are! If you learn how to speak impromptu, it will help you stand out in almost any professional crowd.
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Drafting an Expository Essay
A video entitled "Drafting an Expository Essay" discussing how to write an expository essay.
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Composing an Expository Essay
A video titled "Composing an Expository Essay" that explains the components needed to write an expository essay.
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How to Write a Thesis
Howcast - Whether in grade school or grad school, this guide will help you write a pitch-perfect thesis statement for any essay.
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How to Write the Conclusion of an Essay
Howcast - If you've toiled through an essay but lack the steam to write a convincing conclusion, these tips will help crank out that last paragraph in a snap.
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How to Write a Thesis Statement
A thesis statement identifies to the reader the main idea of your essay or paper and the direction in which it will go.
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Creating an argument about the character of Puck in ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’
Pupil outcome: I can create and maintain an argument about the character of Puck by writing clear topic sentences which support a thesis statement. Key learning points: - A thesis is an idea that you develop and maintain throughout an...
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Comparing ‘The Speckled Band’ and ‘The Boscombe Valley Mystery’
Pupil outcome: I can plan a comparison between two texts. Key learning points: - Both 'The Speckled Band' and 'The Boscombe Valley Mystery' share detective conventions - 'The Speckled Band' and 'The Boscombe Valley Mystery' mostly differ...
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Constructing an argument about Othello as a tragic hero
Pupil outcome: I can construct a clear argument about Othello as a tragic hero. Key learning points: - Introductions could follow the three-part structure. - The thesis statement should address the writer's purpose or message, in...
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Writing effective introductions and conclusions on 'Animal Farm'
Pupil outcome: I can write sophisticated introductions and conclusions about the theme of education in 'Animal Farm'. Key learning points: - Introductions and conclusions should follow a three part structure. - An excellent introduction...
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'Macbeth': exploring the theme of internal conflict
Pupil outcome: I can create a detailed essay plan about how Macbeth is a conflicted character. Key learning points: - Act 3 is an important scene as it signifies a shift in Macbeth’s behaviour and his relationship with his wife -...
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Planning an extended and developed response on Edexcel 'Conflict' poetry
Pupil outcome: I can use single paragraph outlines to plan a written response. Key learning points: - It's a good idea to find thematic connections between the poems. - Theoretically, you can compare any of the anthology poems but it's...
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Crafting an Effective Conclusion for Your Essay
Uncover the art of writing a compelling conclusion for your essay, an essential element that brings your narrative full circle. Learn how to summarize main points, reiterate the thesis statement, and leave a lasting impression with a...
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Mastering Essay Introductions: The Gateway to Effective Writing
Explore the crucial role of introductions in essay writing. Learn how to craft engaging openings with attention-grabbing first sentences, relevant background information, concise summaries, strong thesis statements, and seamless...
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The Art of Essay Writing: An Exploration
Delve into the world of essay writing, a literary form that captures personal opinions, experiences, and arguments. Learn about the structure and types of essays, including literary, research, and personal essays. Understand the...
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Do Templates Lower Task 2 Scores? - IELTS Energy Podcast 1235
Who can you trust when it comes to IELTS? You may see conflicting information online and you can't waste time determining what is accurate! Today we answer two high-level student questions to help you understand the scoring system for...
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Use This “Less Common” Academic IELTS Vocabulary - IELTS Energy Podcast 1313
How can you learn high-scoring vocabulary for IELTS Writing? Today we share 8 phrases from our 3 Keys IELTS course that will help your vocabulary scores surge noticeably!
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Sample Band 9 Talented Task 2 Essay - IELTS Energy Podcast 1322
If you are like most IELTS students, you could use more model essays! Today we share a band 9 Task 2 essay about sports and music talent, and you'll hear the details on why it is so high scoring, so you can improve your own future essays.
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Persuasive Writing 1
Persuasive Writing explains the purpose of persuasive writing and lists examples of focused, specific topics for persuasive writing.
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How to Write a Paper
In this video we'll explore the EPA method for writing academic papers. The EPA method encourages writers to start with the Evidence, look for Patterns, and then and only then to settle on an Argument.